icky

The word “icky” has 2 syllables: i-cky.

It's pronounced as /ˈɪki/.


What is synonym and antonym for icky?

In the thesaurus, “icky” has 10 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for icky along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for icky

  • bad
  • disgusting
  • harsh
  • horrible
  • nasty
  • sickening
  • sour
  • ugly
  • unpleasant
  • unpleasing

Antonyms for icky

  • agreeable
  • congenial
  • delicious
  • delightful
  • good
  • grateful
  • gratifying
  • nice
  • palatable
  • pleasant
  • pleasing
  • pleasurable
  • satisfying
  • welcome

Meanings of icky

  • adjective
    1. Unpleasantly sticky; yucky; disgusting.
    2. Excessively sentimental.
    3. Unwell or upset; in a bad state of mind or health.

Example Sentences

  • The murky water in the pond felt icky between my toes.
  • After the rain, the ground became muddy and icky to walk on.
  • The strange smell in the old basement was quite icky.
  • His hands were covered in a sticky and icky substance after working on the car.
  • The thought of eating the overcooked vegetables left an icky feeling in my stomach.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to icky, such as: agreeable, bad, congenial, delicious, delightful, disgusting, good.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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